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metronews.ca Monday, March 18, 2013
Give your Eggs Benedict a makeover with asparagus Adding asparagus into your breakfast or brunch is a simple, unexpected way to energize your body with essential vitamins and minerals. Fibre is also an essential nutrient. Did you know that one slice of bread contains as much fibre as one cup of asparagus? Fibre helps you maintain a healthy weight as it keeps you feeling full longer. This Eggs Benedict recipe,
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Nothing beats comfort food. The Jack Astor’s chain of restaurants does it well, but be careful where you find your comfort.
Jack Astor’s Chicken BLT Poutine 1,115 calories / 68 g fat Fries, garlic mayo and bacon in this version make up three quarters of your daily calories and fat.
Equivalent One Jack Astor’s Chicken BLT Poutine is equal in calories to 23 chicken wings.
Ingredients • 1 (56 g) package dry hollandaise sauce mix • 24-30 asparagus spears • 1 tbsp (15 ml) white vinegar • 6 eggs • 12 slices Schneiders Peameal Style Bacon, cooked as per package directions • 6 slices Dempster’s WholeGrains 100% Canadian Century Grains Bread, toasted • 6 slices swiss cheese • Salt and pepper
This recipe serves six. news canada
with asparagus and whole grains, is high in fibre and uses fresh produce.
1.
Cook hollandaise sauce according to package directions. Keep warm.
2. Blanch asparagus in boiling water until tender crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
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Bring pot of water to boil. Lower heat to keep water just simmering. Stir in vinegar. Working one egg at a time, crack into a small cup and gently drop into the simmering water. Once all eggs have been added, cook until desired doneness, about 3 minutes for medium poached. Remove eggs from pot with a slotted spoon.
4.
Place 2 slices of peameal bacon on each slice of toast, top with slice of cheese, layer of blanched asparagus and a poached egg. Drizzle with desired amount of hollandaise sauce and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Jack Astor’s Le Montreal Special with mashed potatoes 686 calories / 25.9 g fat This corned beef sandwich with potatoes has close to half the calories and a third of the fat of the poutine.
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A sweet start to your day: Raisin Pecan Sticky Toast Surprise everyone at the breakfast table by offering up something a little bit sweeter with this Raisin Pecan Sticky Toast. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also simple to make.
1.
Heat oven to 425 F. Place raisin bread on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Ingredients Prep time: 5 minutes Bake time: 17 minutes • 4 Slices Sun-Maid Raisin Cinnamon Swirl Bread • 3 tbsp (45 ml) butter melted • 3 tbsp (45 ml) packed brown sugar • 1 1/2 tbsp (22 ml) honey • 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped pecans Orange Glaze (optional) • 3 tbsp (45 ml) powdered sugar • 1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) orange juice
This recipe serves four. sun-maid
2.
Combine butter, brown sugar, honey and pecans. Divide this nut mixture evenly between bread slices.
3.
Bake 5 to 6 minutes or
until top is bubbly and edges toasted. Cool on a wire rack 5 minutes.
4.
Stir together powdered sugar and orange juice until
smooth. Drizzle over toast, if desired.
5.
Serve slices whole or cut into triangles, squares or fingers for snacks. sun-maid